Art and Culture

Oct 8, 2019 • 2 min read

From ancient castles to cloistered monasteries and vast palazzos, Italy is auctioning off some of its historic, state-owned properties.

Oct 8, 2019 • 1 min read

Google Arts & Culture has just completed an immersive virtual-reality re-creation of the palace Château de Versailles in France.

Oct 8, 2019 • 2 min read

Chip and Joanna Gaines, former stars of Home & Garden Television (HGTV) show Fixer Upper, are opening a boutique hotel in Texas.

Oct 7, 2019 • 1 min read

A life-sized replica of Shakespeare’s iconic Globe Theatre is touring the southern hemisphere with a residency in Perth, Australia.

Oct 4, 2019 • 2 min read

Any New Yorker who commutes by train already spends plenty of time underground, but with the introduction of the city’s first subterranean gallery, they’re…

Oct 4, 2019 • 1 min read

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own personal theatre, the Finnish government has one up for sale right now, dating all the way back to the 19th century.

Oct 4, 2019 • 1 min read

A new tour is offering visitors privileged entrance to the Vatican and Sistine Chapel at night, long after the crowds have gone home.

Oct 4, 2019 • 2 min read

America's main streets can tell you a lot about the women who shaped the country's history. You might not realise it but among the corner stores and…

Oct 4, 2019 • 2 min read

James Murphy has been tangentially involved in the coffee world for years, first as a fan and then selling his personal espresso blend at the Blue Bottle shop…

Oct 3, 2019 • 2 min read

For those who love the Christmas holidays, it’s never too early to start planning—especially when giant mazes featuring thousands upon thousands of twinkling…

Oct 3, 2019 • 1 min read

For the serious metaphysical practitioner, witchcraft is more a way of life than a passing seasonal fancy. But for those who might just be starting to dip a…

Oct 3, 2019 • 2 min read

Many of us have seen the Sistine Chapel. It welcomes about seven million people a year. But few have witnessed the masterpieces it holds, like The Last…

Oct 2, 2019 • 2 min read

An Orient Express hotel has been announced for Bangkok, with the design aiming to bring guests on a luxurious, classic journey

Oct 2, 2019 • 2 min read

British artist Alex Chinneck has unveiled a fun and eye-catching public project that presents red post boxes that have been knotted.

Oct 1, 2019 • 1 min read

The Tate Modern is one of London’s most popular museums, and now visitors will be able to see the new installation from renowned American artist Kara Walker…

Oct 1, 2019 • 2 min read

From chiseling a T. rex fossil out of rock and plaster, to preparing a pelican carcass for display, Seattle's newest museum will take you behind-the…

Oct 1, 2019 • 1 min read

For the first time in 2024, a European Capital of Culture will be found north of the Arctic Circle.

Oct 1, 2019 • 2 min read

Hunters Point Library will become the 217th public library in New York, where libraries attract 37.7m people each year.

Oct 1, 2019 • 2 min read

Budapest has been named as the cheapest destination for a fall cultural break for the second year in a row.

Sep 30, 2019 • 2 min read

Archaeologists working on the redevelopment of an English bus station have uncovered the remains of a Roman fort, including coins and local pottery.

Sep 30, 2019 • 4 min read

A new book offers a look inside some of the most compelling cabins around the world.  

Sep 30, 2019 • 2 min read

Whether you want to feast your eyes on fine art or explore cutting edge design concepts, if you're an art lover, a trip to Lausanne should be high on your…